Franz Pfnür (21 November 1908 – 21 September 1996) was a German alpine skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.

He was born in Schellenberg.

In 1936 he won the gold medal in the alpine skiing combined event.

As a reward, Pfnür was later invited to coffee with the Führer Adolf Hitler at his mountain retreat in Obersalzberg. He also joined the SS.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Garmisch-Partenkirchen's Uncomfortable Past: German Ski Resort Represses Memory of 1936 Winter Olympics".


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franz_Pfn%C3%BCr
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